Spa Therapies (SCQF Level 6)

Course description

Are you looking for a career in the Spa industry? Our Spa Therapies course will equip you with the skill set to perform a variety of spa treatments currently in our spa industry today.

Combining a mixture of practical massage and theory-based units you will learn practical skills from experienced staff with a wealth of knowledge and gain excellent underpinning knowledge to support your practical work whilst incorporating product knowledge from our leading industry providers Dermalogica and Elemis.

You will gain hands-on experience initially with your peers to build confidence in treatment procedures, and techniques and develop skills prior to progressing to clients in our realistic employability salons. Ensuring you are completely prepared for the industry and for setting up your own successful business if desired by offering a wide range of salon and spa environments, assessing you across a variety of methods including work experience with clients’ case studies and presentation skills.

Further opportunities for our optional volunteering scheme with college stakeholders are encouraged where applicable. We have a wonderful collaboration with St Columba's Hospice where students volunteer to carry out a variety of treatments to the carers of those in the hospice.

On successful completion of the course, you will be qualified to work within the Spa Industry, or you may wish to further your studies as a Complementary Therapist

Training at Edinburgh College will enhance your employability prospects as we have an exceptional standard of facilities alongside highly qualified lecturers.

Please note:

• There is an additional cost for course kits, uniforms and books which must be purchased prior to starting the course.  
• Some theory will be delivered online - you will be required to have access to IT to enable you to complete this part of the course e.g. laptop, Pc, iPhone, Android phone

If you are interested in being a model for our students or want to try out our star facilities before beginning your studying journey, simply book in for a treatment.

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What you will learn

• Body Massage
• Scalp Neck and Shoulder Massage
• Human Anatomy & Physiology
• Facial Massage
• Spa Treatments
• Bamboo massage
• Stone Therapy Massage
• Herbal Compress Massage
• Lifestyle & Relaxation Techniques

Learning outcome

• HNC Beauty Therapy

• Self-Employed Therapist 
• Spa Therapist
• Spa manager
• Volunteering opportunities
• NHS massage therapy